We need the puppies thread...

[Andyl]

Ok, no 4x4 board is complete without a thread of our 'mans best friends'...

I won't do the purebred myself - I like my mutley crew of rescues...

This is our puppy - Pyrenees x (collie/lab) Peppers her name for obvious reasons...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF4998CROPsm.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/July%20long%2008/DSCF5519.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/vacation%2008/DSCF6054.jpg

Cody's our cranky old dog... German shepard x prairie dog we like to say (definitely has the GSD in him - what the heck he's crossed with - nobody knows) a whopping 20lbs full grown. He was caught as a feral dog on the conklin reserve during the fires in the fall of '03. Have yet to meet someone who doesn't love the cody after meeting him.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/Mar10/March10-07009med.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF3644SM.jpg

So c'mon I've started it - show us your mutts :D

[turnandburn]

Not the kind of puppies i was thinking of:D

But nice looking dogs you got. Once i get a place out of town i will have a dog or two.

[apes4x4]

Puppy Time!!!
City Rider, Calgary Rider and Doc - get in on this. We've got a nice group of mascots on board.

Here's my big guy! Steev's the name. Black Lab with a side of Rotti ;)

[Brazenhead]

Our Golden "Bruno"
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/brazenhead-FJ/100_1241.jpg

Relaxing
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/brazenhead-FJ/100_1045.jpg

With my daughter Rachel
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/brazenhead-FJ/100_0961.jpg

[apes4x4]

I can't decide which one I like better....
- resting on the baby, or
- resting on the FJ!

:)

[Brazenhead]

He's a total ham for the camera just like my daughter.

[Doc McCoy]

My dumb ass dog always knows the best spots to hang out ...
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs262.snc1/8927_266235240531_755670531_8615999_7569373_n.jpg

It may be that she started drinking from an early age.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v356/175/22/755670531/n755670531_4435453_8584.jpg

She often jumps around like an idiot ...
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs204.snc1/7117_308524605531_755670531_9333386_8086808_n.jpg

At least it gets her tired.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs224.snc1/7117_308524620531_755670531_9333388_7862655_n.jpg

I guess she ain't [sic] so bad.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v5205/175/22/755670531/n755670531_8415814_5886951.jpg

[CalgaryRider]

Well here is my girl, and she has gotten big since the last time you guys saw her.

1. As a young puppy, 2. about 4 months, 3. now at 6 months

[canadian bum]

My Red Heeler X something else. Wish I could have him in the city but can't take him off the open area of the farm. He likes his freedom.

[mookie]

Here's my puppers, Soho.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/clecchedtuna/dogs/soho.jpg

With her favorite beer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/clecchedtuna/dogs/lazymutt-2.jpg

[Hounddog]

Here's my pooch. 'Boo is her name, and she's a Black Lab/Boarder Collie cross.

[JimmyIvine]

Little Charlie my pure bread Golden Retreiver Loves My Tacoma as much as I do!

[freeze]

This is a horrible thread... c'mon really?







I've been holding off for a really long time from getting a dog because of my work sched. and travel!.... This is really not helping.... keep me mature and making good decisions...haha

The two dogs I'm looking at getting:
Shiba Inu Red/White
or
Husky

These two do well in the cold and have the ability to ski tour.... i hope!

No more cute cuddly puppy dog photos..... no more!... ;)

[Andyl]

Shiba Inu... Oh my... Do your research :D A friend has one... Holy terror - their sheltie was an amazing animal; never met a better trained dog... That shiba - Geeeze, I've almost gotten to the point of saying "beatings are a necessary part of it's training"...

Ok no more cute cuddly fuzzballs...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF4492.jpg
(pepper the day we got her (3months) - if you ever hear us call her 'big fatty' - this is why... She'd get big n fat like this - then grow 6" vertically overnight... Then she'd get big n fat... Then grow 6" vertically)

[freeze]

It's all in the training.... :D

[Andyl]

I used to think that :) There are certain breeds however - that are MUCH harder to train... Cody was easy once we got the pecking order straightened out (took a long time) - very food driven... Pepper - she just wants love; pat on the head and she'll do anything for ya...

That shiba - owned by a dog family (like I said - their sheltie was amazingly well trained), and she keeps them on their toes 24/7/365 - never lets up on trying to prove she's actually the boss of the family...

[Dante's Taco]

So, speaking of dogs trying to show who's boss (& who is NOT supposed to be on beds - look at the grin), this is the dog that my screen name is inspired by:

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/dantes_taco/Dante/IMG_0186.jpg

He is fed on a diet of cats:

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/dantes_taco/Dante/DSCN0124.jpg

And some fish:

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/dantes_taco/Dante/DSCN0141.jpg

I'll have to bring him out to a run sometime....

Geoff

[Doc McCoy]

...

These two do well in the cold and have the ability to ski tour.... i hope!

...

If you ski like you drive ... you probably need a rescue dog.

We're gonna have to have a meet where we all bring our dogs!!!

[Andyl]

If you ski like you drive ... you probably need a rescue dog.

Nothing wrong with a Saint Bernard :) Love those dogs, we missed (by minutes) getting a S.B. puppy from the pound before getting pepper...

May not be too bad of a thought really if you're spending a lot of time in the back country; seem to recall there was a local place that did offer specialized SAR training for avalanche dogs...

But you'd definitely need to upgrade the vacuum :D Our Pyrenees x that's ~lab sized is bad enough - she's killed off a couple vacuums on us now... I couldn't imagine trying to keep up with a SB spring and fall!



We're gonna have to have a meet where we all bring our dogs!!!
My dogs have been known to frequent the Ship n Anchor's patio during the summer :D Perhaps a meet at the bowness or southland dog park?

[City_Rider]

Here's a couple pictures of my pooch M.J. (half chocolate american lab / half black english) riding in the back of the truck (as usual) and also chasing her Jolly Ball (which is a favorite pastime).

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/City_Rider/PB010041.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/City_Rider/PB010019.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/City_Rider/PB010026.jpg

[FJeff Cruiser]

This is such a good photo!



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/clecchedtuna/dogs/soho.jpg

[Wellsy]

LOL Shiba eh? I got one..!! (Got a Shiba and a Shetland Sheepdog)

Shiba's are def a handfull. Had dogs all my life but the Shiba def takes some work, If you do get one I have some reccomendations for ya.

-Get a female - thay are way less dominant then the males
-Puppy training -
-Socialize them early and very often

They are super loyal dogs - but it does take allot of work to make them realize they are not the pack leader. We still have some issues with ours. With the people he knows he is very loving - with new people or even new animals - not soo much.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/canuckbuzz/IMG_1450.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/canuckbuzz/PA020231.jpg

He's 8 now but I do have to admit he has calmed down allot over the last yr. Still her sometimes makes it tough to take him places or have people over.

[mookie]

This is such a good photo!

Oh hey, thanks Jeff. I think I just got the 50mm 1.8 prime and was playing around with it. Wish it was the 1.4 :-)

Btw, your photo work on your website is great!

[Reeeno403]

This thread needs some new love...updates and new family members!

[pawzitiv]

Well .. I've never had my pooches out to any events/meets yet so I guess I should introduce our family of rescued furry kids.

Here's Buddy .. he's a Border Collie/Lab cross and all 85 lbs of him is ga-ga about kids and other dogs:

http://www.intveldimages.com/Pets/Sentient-Beings/2006-09-02IMGP0591bwrb/620127398_pkbvP-XL-2.jpg



.. and here's Ginger. She's a Red Heeler mix we rescued from the Gleichen Reserve. She had a really rough start in life and no amount of training will socialize her with other dogs ..we've tried.

http://www.intveldimages.com/Pets/Sentient-Beings/2008-10-03IMGP1684spbwrb/620129586_B7W4u-L-2.jpg



Sadly, we lost our big old boy, Cappy, in April. We miss him very much ...

http://www.intveldimages.com/Pets/Sentient-Beings/2009-07-07K-7IMGP0027peseprb/727279119_NDXsq-XL-1.jpg

[jeremyN]

Our Rescue Collie/GS/Husky mix (or so we were told) Fran. We have had her for a year, trains very well and has been a real treat to have in our lives. She just turned two last month.

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[Rapier46]

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg3/scaled.php?server=3&filename=imageftn.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/14118_10150179025385206_587630205_12264616_3023064 _n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc/58719_10150265172290206_587630205_14698707_3088755 _n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/74877_10150304121115206_587630205_15471058_507490_ n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208750_10150557271460206_587630205_18072171_218038 _n.jpg

He's a little ham.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/169083_10150397601820206_587630205_17118284_196963 3_n.jpg

Favorite photo of him: (from a nasty waiprous run last year)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206945_10150557266900206_587630205_18072080_311355 0_n.jpg

[Zero]

My girl. When she was a puppy. Shes two now
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[psquared]

2081

2079

2080



Maggie - 5 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback/Redbone Coonhound cross http://www.ct4wd.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2081&d=1315275754
Daphne - 2 year old min-pin/shetland sheepdog cross
http://www.ct4wd.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2079&d=1315275749
Kodi - 8 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback/German Shepard cross
http://www.ct4wd.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2080&d=1315275752

[snorola]

2082

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Mya - 9 month old border collie/lab cross

[BurningChrome]

Anyone who's been to shake night or on a trail run lately has probably seen Seamus...

http://gallery.mac.com/headscan/100380/IMGP0026/web.jpg

His other love is fishing
http://gallery.mac.com/headscan/100380/P5030004/web.jpg

And riding jet boats
http://gallery.mac.com/headscan/100380/P7230002/web.jpg

But I think he's starting to dig this offroading thing more and more
http://gallery.mac.com/headscan/100380/IMGP0058/web.jpg
http://gallery.mac.com/headscan/100380/IMGP0180/web.jpg

And of course, the "awwwww" puppy shot from the day I brought him home
http://gallery.mac.com/headscan/100380/IMG_0270/web.jpg

[Reeeno403]

I knew we had a lot more additions to the group.

Hey Frank get a picture up of mini and the monster!

[BurningChrome]

Hey Frank get a picture up of mini and the monster!
YES! Great Dane puppies are funny. Drew and Kalo need to get in on this action too.

[--weezl--]

^^ i was just going to mention that drew needs to get a pic of molly up!

i think this pic here gets my vote for favorite so far... it's just totally a max thing to do...

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs262.snc1/8927_266235240531_755670531_8615999_7569373_n.jpg

[Reeeno403]

I saw max pull that same move this weekend but under a much much smaller vehicle hahaha

[thinmyster]

Kevin
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8028/photo09q.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/photo09q.jpg/)

[--weezl--]

Kevin
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8028/photo09q.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/photo09q.jpg/)

ok, that's a pretty cute picture... lol

have you had a chance to introduce yourself in the new members section of the site? i don't think i have run into it yet... :)

[thinmyster]

nope not yet. I kinda skipped that part and just started a build thread

here is his first love: chewing on things
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/2963/photo07s.jpg (http://img685.imageshack.us/i/photo07s.jpg/)

And his second love: So you think you can dance Canada
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5854/photo04t.jpg (http://img705.imageshack.us/i/photo04t.jpg/)

[misscdew]

Love this thread - keep'em coming.

Meet our boys - Dexx and Gunner.

Dexx is 4ish I suppose, we think a type of English Shepherd. His owners asked me to take him about 3 years ago, they didn't understand animal nature or how to set boundaries, so when he grew big they lost control - to make a long story short I was the last call before euthanasia. Today I'm so proud of my boy, he's calm, obedient, trusting and trustworthy. He's a free spirit just like me, it's a perfect fit! He's come a long way and an absolute gem - I super-love my Dexx!

Gunner is 5ish and an Australian Kelpie. He's a typical herding dog, he'll herd cats, babies, water bottles, whatever you need watched - he's on it! Still fine-tuning his dog to dog social skills, but when it comes to humans he's a suck like no other. His addiction: fetch! You humans have been warned - if you throw that stick or ball you'll be under his spell for life. Gunner is a great trail dog - loves to run with the group, will take the lead, and never leave a man behind.

Dog training and rescue is a passion of mine - I'm always looking for a new challenge, experience, or opportunity. My dream is to one day open a dog training, rehabilitation and rehome centre (or at least that's my justification to purchase an acreage) - but in the meantime I'm always open to coaching or boarding new dogs. PM me if you're interested.

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[rickashay]

My turn!
Puppy:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6121191778_f78b5ed91e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrospectphoto/6121191778/)
IMG_5457-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrospectphoto/6121191778/) by RickaShay24 (http://www.flickr.com/people/retrospectphoto/), on Flickr

Recent:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6121196678_0325018835_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrospectphoto/6121196678/)
20110603-IMG_8754 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrospectphoto/6121196678/) by RickaShay24 (http://www.flickr.com/people/retrospectphoto/), on Flickr

[--weezl--]

nope not yet. I kinda skipped that part and just started a build thread

here is his first love: chewing on things
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And his second love: So you think you can dance Canada
[URL=http://img705.imageshack.us/i/photo04t.jpg/] (http://img685.imageshack.us/i/photo07s.jpg/)

no worries, just make sure you start one sooner rather than later, it's one of our requirements, and is a good way for everyone to know who you are and what your 4x4/automotive background is all about

so is watching so you think you can dance canada a regular occurance for kevin, or was it a one time deal?


Love this thread - keep'em coming.

Meet out boys - Dexx and Gunner.

Dexx is 4ish I suppose, we think a type of English Shepherd. His owners asked me to take him about 3 years ago, they didn't understand animal nature or how to set boundaries, so when he grew big they lost control - to make a long story short I was the last call before euthanasia. Today I'm so proud of my boy, he's calm, obedient, trusting and trustworthy. He's a free spirit just like me, it's a perfect fit! He's come a long way and an absolute gem - I super-love my Dexx!

Gunner is 5ish and an Australian Kelpie. He's a typical herding dog, he'll herd cats, babies, water bottles, whatever you need watched - he's on it! Still fine-tuning his dog to dog social skills, but when it comes to humans he's a suck like no other. His addiction: fetch! You humans have been warned - if you throw that stick or ball you'll be under his spell for life. Gunner is a great trail dog - loves to run with the group, will take the lead, and never leave a man behind.

Dog training and rescue is a passion of mine - I'm always looking for a new challenge, experience, or opportunity. My dream is to one day open a dog training, rehabilitation and rehome centre (or at least that's my justification to purchase an acreage) - but in the meantime I'm always open to coaching or boarding new dogs. PM me if you're interested.

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herding water bottles eh? that i would LOVE to see! lol

[CalgaryRider]

latest pic of Sadie

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx222/CalgaryRider/IMG-20110905-00169.jpg

The reading just overwhelmed her! lol

[misscdew]

latest pic of Sadie

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx222/CalgaryRider/IMG-20110905-00169.jpg

The reading just overwhelmed her! lol


LOVE it!!

[kalo]

Anyone who's been to shake night or on a trail run lately has probably seen Seamus...

Oh little Seamus, how Shila would love to sniff his bum again... I miss his head sticking out your window, can't wait to get out the trail again with you two soon.


YES! Great Dane puppies are funny. Drew and Kalo need to get in on this action too.

I will add Shila (Shy-Lah) to this action, and introduce you all to my Dwarfed Alberian Husky. Well, actually she has acute juvenile hyperthyroidism, and is a Siberian Husky, but you can ask me about that when you meet her... Here is a puppy picture, and some more recent ones.

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[misscdew]

cute cute cute

[Reeeno403]

What an awesome group of dogs!

[misscdew]

^^ i was just going to mention that drew needs to get a pic of molly up!

i think this pic here gets my vote for favorite so far... it's just totally a max thing to do...

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs262.snc1/8927_266235240531_755670531_8615999_7569373_n.jpg

awesome pic - awesome dog!

[snorola]

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sometimes mya likes to drive while drinking a double double

[Shift-E-eyes]

the new edition to our family is Stella. She is Molly's sister, two litters apart...

[BurningChrome]

the new edition to our family is Stella. She is Molly's sister, two litters apart...

Awesome! From the pics Molly seems to have bonded to her pretty well.

[eachin]

How did I miss this thread??

My older dog Cleo showing some mutt who's boss:
http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/2786-2/IMGP2529.JPG (http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/2785-1/IMGP2529.JPG)

she's just playing, they are actually good friends
http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/2945-2/IMGP2576.JPG (http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/2944-1/IMGP2576.JPG)

Cleo loves snow
http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/2960-2/IMGP2614.JPG (http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/2959-1/IMGP2614.JPG)

And the troublemaker, the escape artist, the one that costs me many hundreds of dollars in fines... Mika
http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/25099-1/IMG_3022c.JPG (http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/25098-1/IMG_3022c.JPG)

[kalo]

And the troublemaker, the escape artist, the one that costs me many hundreds of dollars in fines... Mika
http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/25099-1/IMG_3022c.JPG (http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/25098-1/IMG_3022c.JPG)

But who could resist those eyes. They look so innocent and sweet. No way they could cause trouble, hehe. Cleo is a beauty as well.

[misscdew]

And the troublemaker, the escape artist, the one that costs me many hundreds of dollars in fines... Mika
http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/25099-1/IMG_3022c.JPG (http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/25098-1/IMG_3022c.JPG)

yep - that look on her face sure gives away her mischievious personality :)

[--weezl--]

But who could resist those eyes. They look so innocent and sweet. No way they could cause trouble, hehe. Cleo is a beauty as well.


yep - that look on her face sure gives away her mischievious personality :)

who want's to guess which one of these 2 has kids/dogs?

[kalo]

who want's to guess which one of these 2 has kids/dogs?

I have a miniature Siberian husky that gives me the same look, then I just know to look for what she has done wrong. Luckily the damage is normally miniature as well though. The mischievous nature is definitely a husky trait. We had to work VERY VERY hard to get her to have about 50% recall when told to come, and others with Husky's are normally surprised with the response of my dog. They are great once they know who is pack leader.

No kids yet though, thank goodness...

[eachin]

I have a miniature Siberian husky that gives me the same look, then I just know to look for what she has done wrong. Luckily the damage is normally miniature as well though. The mischievous nature is definitely a husky trait. We had to work VERY VERY hard to get her to have about 50% recall when told to come, and others with Husky's are normally surprised with the response of my dog. They are great once they know who is pack leader.

No kids yet though, thank goodness...

Yeah, wanderlust, prey drive, and poor recall are ongoing issues. Otherwise she's great. She chews a bit, but hasn't cost me much on that front, it's the dog at large fines that are so brutal..

Establishing myself as clear pack leader took a bit too, but as you say, once that's done everything else improves substantially.

Mika is also a little small for a sibe, but I don't think it's a result of thyroid disorder, I think she was just the runt of the litter.

[kalo]

Mika is also a little small for a sibe, but I don't think it's a result of thyroid disorder, I think she was just the runt of the litter.

Yeah we call Shila the super runt. Bit of an oxymoron I know. I am excited for a day when Mika and Shila might meet...

[psquared]

http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/2945-2/IMGP2576.JPG (http://kylemaclean.net/g2/d/2944-1/IMGP2576.JPG)





The other dog looks a lot like Kodi did when he was younger...of course he's an old greybeard now, but Ratpuke's dog Prado looks a lot like this I believe. (Same parents, just 2? litters apart.....)

[eachin]

That's Hattrick, he's a sweetheart with boundless energy. He lives in Cochrane now so we don't get to see him as often as we used to.

[Rapier46]

Beau in the Bow

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg263/scaled.php?server=263&filename=imagescg.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

[redsonja]

sonja is our 8 year old collie/lab who eats too much. murphy is our boxer/ lab goofball that thinks he is part cat who is the biggest suck in the world. he is just over a year now. they both love wheelin'

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[BurningChrome]

Bump. I know there were a few new trail dogs out there yesterday so let's see them...

[Bloo]

Picture of my black-footed terrier playing in a lake. He's old but still pretty frisky. Loves his belly scratched!

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/TangoBlue/5976217510_66c2009e24_z.jpg

[CalgaryRider]

Picture of my black-footed terrier playing in a lake. He's old but still pretty frisky. Loves his belly scratched!

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/TangoBlue/5976217510_66c2009e24_z.jpg

HAHAHAHA ohh wow, I havent laughed that hard in a while!

[tacotaco]

Picture of my black-footed terrier playing in a lake. He's old but still pretty frisky. Loves his belly scratched!

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/TangoBlue/5976217510_66c2009e24_z.jpg

Is he loyal with a good temperment! LOL ;)

[Reeeno403]

Thankyou Tim!!!

Hahahaha, I alos have to add I am still very impressed David didn't go for a swim.